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Ravikanth Kondapalli

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Last update: 22.12.2022

More than 16+ yrs of experience in SAP S/4HANA Conversion & Consolidation and GRC Implementations

Graduation: MBA HR
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Full Professional)

Keywords

Governance Risk Management and Compliance SAP HANA SAP Applications Auditing Regulatory Compliance SAP ERP Process Control Risk Analysis SAPGovernance Risk and Compliance Analytics Software SAP Security + 6 more keywords

Attachments

SAP-Security-GRC-Architect_061222.doc

Skills

Having total 18+ years’ experience and of which 16+ yrs experience in S/4HANA 1909, 2020, 2021 & 2022 Conversions & Consolidation, GRC Access & Process Control, SAP GRC Risk Management, SAP BIS, GRC 12.0 on S/4HANA 2022, SAP Security, Compliance & Risk Assessment, Data Protection, GRC & Security Upgrades, IT Controls Review & Design, SAP Solution Design, Prepare Business Case for GRC, SAP Audit, SAP MDG Security, SAP HCM on S/4HANA 2022 and SAP Fiori Roles Design Implement

Project history

12/2020 - Present
SAP GRC and S/4HANA Security Architect
Freelancer (Other, 500-1000 employees)

S/4HANA Conversion and Consolidations projects successfully completed so far:
Key projects delivered so far:
- SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2020 Conversion
- SAP MDG Materials - Security Design & Implementation
- SAP MDG Service Master - Security Design & Implementation
- SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2021 Conversion
- SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2020 Consolidation
- SAP Fiori Security - Design & Implementation

Key Projects in-progress:
- SAP S/4HANA 2020 to SAP S/4HANA 2022 - Upgrade
- GRC 12.0 on S/4HANA 2022
- SAP HCM to S/4HANA 2022 (Conversion)
- SAP SNC & BTP to S/4HANA
- SAP Business Integrity Screening  (Fraud Management) Upgrade
- SAP Ariba - Security Design & Implementation

08/2016 - 12/2020
SAP GRC & Security Solution Practice Lead (Horizontal Division)
TCS


01/2015 - 07/2016
SAP GRC Competency Manager - Africa & Middle East
EOH Mthombo Ltd


12/2013 - 12/2014
SAP GRC Specialist


05/2013 - 11/2013
SAP GRC Access Control Technical Lead
Ernst & Young


06/2011 - 04/2013
SAP GRC Consultant
Logikal Consulting Pty. Ltd.


02/2008 - 06/2011
SAP Security & SAP GRC AC 10.0 Consultant
Satyam Computer Services Ltd


07/2006 - 02/2008
HR Executive


10/2005 - 07/2006
HR Executive
Apex Co-Services Pvt. Ltd.


02/2004 - 09/2005
HR Trainee
Sritech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Client: Saudi Aramco
Role: SAP GRC & Security Architecture
Start Date: April 2021 onwards
Key projects delivered so far:
* SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2020 Conversion
* SAP MDG Materials - Security Design & Implementation
* SAP MDG Service Master - Security Design & Implementation
* SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2021 Conversion
* SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2020 Consolidation
* SAP Fiori Security - Design & Implementation

Projects in-progress:
* SAP S/4HANA 2020 to SAP S/4HANA 2022 Upgrade
* GRC 12.0 on S/4HANA 2022
* HCM on S/4HANA (Conversion or Consolidation) - Analysis in-progress
* SAP SNC & BTP to S/4HANA - Security Design & Implementation
* SAP BIS Upgrade
* SAP Ariba - Security Design & Implementation

Project # 1: S/4HANA Conversion for Core system (Finance and Logistics)
Responsibilities:
* Perform impact analysis for existing ECC system and prepare assessment report
* Key stakeholders within Finance and Logistics

Managerial Experience apart from technical skills:
SAP GRC & Security Practice Lead (Horizontal Division) within TCS:

* Managed 80+ SAP GRC & Security resources team in different projects (Implementation, Audit,
Controls Design & Review, Upgrades, Enhancements)
* Managed all SAP GRC & Security projects across globe within TCS
* Worked with Business Partners, Internal & External Auditors to ensure agreement in the
design and implementation of IT and Business Controls
* Worked with Internal & External auditors and Define/Review/Test access control framework,
SAP security role design & testing strategy
* Contributor to the design and implementation of enhancements for internal controls such as
SoD, Change Management, Access Management, IT operations, workflow and application
configuration.
* Participated in scoping activities for IT SoX applications, systems changes
* Perform risk and security reviews/audits over SAP implementations and upgrades
* Conduct quality reviews of control documentation to ensure that documentation will pass SOX
audits. Perform risk assessments, determine root cause and recommend corrective action plans.
* Maintained the global repository of controls and related controls design documentation.
* Developed and delivered training workshops, sessions, materials, and presentations to assist
process owners, employees, and management with IT SOX processes and controls.
* Develops status reports and key metrics to support the IT Risk and Compliance function.
* Responded SAP GRC & Security RFP's, prepared effort estimations, proposal, participated
proposal defense presentation & provide solution recommendations

Stakeholder Management
* Developed GRC & Security Business Strategy Plan to fulfill Audit requirements.
* Drive in business development initiatives along with client management and account
management
* Conduct walk-through sessions with all key stakeholders from client on all SAP GRC modules
* Assist & Prepare in GDPR, Protect SAP System's & SAP IDM requirements
* Involved in SAP Audit Management & Fraud Management Demo's to clients
* Response to RFP's, prepare effort estimations, cost estimates and provide solution
presentation to clients
* Help manage the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and
communicating issues to project leaders

Certifications

SAP GRC 12.0
SAP
2022

Local Availability

Only available in these countries: Saudi Arabia
Currently in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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